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Film Set Catering in Colt's Hill
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for the crew turns food into part of your shoot in Colt's Hill.
- Location shoots
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Unit base lunches
Planning an event in Colt's Hill?
Film set catering in Colt's Hill, fried fresh
Fried-to-order service suits a lunch break, with no kitchen needed on site. Popular choices include mushy peas, haddock and chips and cod and chips, and we are frequently booked for commercials and music videos and event crews.
Near Colt's Hill, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so a van at base is a big help. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Crew catering near Colt's Hill
Colt's Hill is about 4 miles south-east of Tonbridge, in Kent. Bookings in Colt's Hill come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Colt's Hill is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Colt's Hill to London (30 miles away).
Colt's Hill is roughly 30 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Colt's Hill, so check vehicle rules with locations.
Shoots anywhere in TN12 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many crew. That could mean a shoot at a home on Colts Hill and Maidstone Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Capel (1 mile west), Five Oak Green (1 mile north), Paddock Wood (1 mile east), Matfield (1 mile south-east) and Whetsted (1 mile north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (10 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (11 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (5 miles south-west), Tonbridge (4 miles north-west), Kings Hill (7 miles north) and Foley Park (11 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Tonbridge Castle (4.1 miles north-west) and The Hop Farm Museum (2.3 miles north-east). Open spaces near Colt's Hill include Barden Lake and Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
- Nearby schools include Mascalls School (1.3 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find The Dovecote Inn (0.5 miles west)
The process
We arrive on time, parks where we agreed. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts at the time you asked for. Light in Colt's Hill lasts until about 9:15pm at midsummer; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for the crew.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Get a quote
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your shoot in Colt's Hill, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Planning help
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Colt's Hill
Is Colt's Hill too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is Colt's Hill from London?
Roughly 30 miles from the centre of London.
Can you feed supporting artists too?
Of course. Let us know total numbers.
Can you cater for allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Can you serve children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Nearby places to Colt's Hill
What else we do in Colt's Hill
Food your guests will love
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Colt's Hill?
Next to a sandwich lunch, a chip van gives the crew a proper hot meal. Larger groups typically cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why Colt's Hill hosts choose us
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- A quote that spells everything out
- Events in Colt's Hill and across Kent
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
Looking after everyone
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Update numbers if they change
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Ensure we can reach locations on the day
Supporting artists and visitors can be included in numbers.
Pre-orders from the crew help on tight breaks.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
What the van needs
We will be honest if a spot will not work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- The location’s agreement
- Level, firm ground at base
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Crew lunches
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Any minimum charge
- Service time
- The number of meals
- Travel, tolls and road charges
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
What to tell us
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A photo of the parking spot
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
- Fried fresh to order in the van at your event
- Cod, haddock and chips, sausages and pies
- The van comes to you: homes, venues, workplaces and fields
- Served at the time you choose, from the hatch